Vice President Finance in Köln bei HRS

HRS AS A COMPANY

HRS, a pioneer in business travel, aims to elevate every stay through innovative technology. With over 50 years of experience, their digital platform, driven by ProcureTech, TravelTech, and FinTech, transforms how companies and travelers Stay, Work, and Pay.

ProcureTech digitally revolutionizes lodging procurement, connecting corporations and suppliers in a cutting-edge ecosystem. This enables seamless efficiency and automation, surpassing travelers' expectations.

TravelTech redefines the online lodging experience, offering personalized content from selection to check-in, ensuring an unparalleled journey for corporate travelers.

In FinTech, HRS introduces advancements like mobile banking and digital payments, turning corporate back offices into touchless lodging enablers, eliminating legacy cost barriers. The innovative 2-click book-to-pay feature streamlines interactions for travelers and hoteliers.

Combining these technology propositions, HRS unlocks exponential catalyst effects. Their data-driven focus delivers value-added services and high-return network effects, creating substantial customer value.

HRS's exponential growth since 1972 serves over 35% of the global Fortune 500 and leading hotel chains.

Join HRS to shape the future of business travel, empowered by a culture of growth and setting new industry standards worldwide.

BUSINESS UNIT

At HRS, Finance shall be more than just a department—it's the backbone of our business triumphs. It's the fuel that powers streamlined financial management and meticulous control, supporting every aspect of our operations. From Financial and Cash Flow Management, to Accounting, Long-Term Financing, Tax Management, Investment Strategy, Purchasing, Controlling, Budgeting, Forecasting, and comprehensive Financial Reporting and Analysis. In an ideal scenario, Finance is not just crunching numbers but act as strategic partners who advise and challenge the CEO, Business Unit Leaders, and Managers in their pivotal decisions.
Operating as a shared service across the vast HRS Group landscape, the team of approximately 40 experts thrives on collaboration. Guided by the CFO and his adept Management Team, they are all about efficiency through standardized workflows and leverage cutting-edge decision-making tools and principle-based insights to bolster the company´s resilience in times of rapid change.

POSITION

Join us as the VP Finance (all genders) and lead the transformation of our financial landscape. You will oversee Accounting, Treasury, and Accounts Receivable to ensure the application of global standards across the HRS Group.
In Accounting, you will act as the central coordinator for all local and global accounting matters involving colleagues, management, auditors and tax lawyers. You will manage payment transactions and German GAAP accounting issues. Your responsibilities include the timely, complete and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, as well as annual financial statements (including notes and management reports). You will supervise tax matters, ensuring the timely completion of VAT and year-end tax returns with the tax department. You will establish and maintain internal control policies and procedures in the accounting department to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including conducting regular reviews and audits. Your expertise in HGB and particularly in IFRS will be crucial as we transition to this new accounting standard. Proven experience in leading team transformations is essential.

In Treasury, you will work with dedicated experts to drive the automation of Cash Management and integrate systems for accurate Cash Flow Forecasting using an integrated Data Lake approach. Ideally, you will also bring tax expertise to manage this function concurrently.
In Accounts Receivable, you will be responsible for maintaining the billing system. Your team will generate invoices and account statements, perform account reconciliations, maintain accounts receivable files and records, provide monthly financial and management reports, investigate and resolve any irregularities or inquiries, and assist in general financial management and analysis.

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